Our mission: “Keeping Greene County history alive.” Our motto: “With our programming, museum and special events, we not only preserve the history of our county in west central Iowa, we make that history come alive again!” Our inspiration: “If you’re going to be presenting history, and you want people to pay any attention to it,” said the late James H. Andrew, “you better make it fun!”

The meals for the monthly meetings of the historical society continue to be $8 per member ($10 for non-members). But following a vote of the membership, we have agreed the lunches will be a lighter meal, such as soup/or salad, and a sandwich, and a light sweet for dessert. Reservations with the community contacts are to be completed by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Friday meeting. The “Community Contacts” listed here will call Nancy Hanaman at 515-436-7684 with their lists. She will then communicate with the cooks.

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Historical Markers

Did you know there were so many historical sites in this county? See many of them on the map here!

Videos

See interviews with historical figures, events and programs we have recorded, and much more!

Historical Trivia

How many courthouse structures have been built on the site of the current Greene County Courthouse?

Three

Two

Just the one there now

Correct

Correct!

There have been three courthouses built where the Greene County Courthouse stands today. Ground was broken on the current courthouse in November of 1915, the cornerstone was set in May 1916 and the new building was dedicated in October of 1917. The centennial celebration of the courthouse is already underway, with events being planned by the “Courthouse 100” committee, with support from the Greene County Historical Society. You can learn more about the courthouse history and the celebration plans on the Facebook page “Courthouse 100: Greene County, Iowa.”